WelcomeWelcome to “Crete Marathon 2018” offering the chance to explore a place where different civilizations have flourished throughout the centuries. WhatMarathon, 10km, 5km and 2.5kmWhereChania, the second largest city of Crete, about 70 km west of Rethymno and 145 km west of Heraklion.WhenSunday, 15th of April 2018WhyParticipating in “Crete Marathon 2018” provides a remarkable occasion for runners to run along a beautiful route at one of the oldest cities in Crete, with a rich and tumultuous history, natural, privileged and well-protected beauty.

HowContact us and we will make you an unbeatable offer to suit your needs and preferences.We offer several options varying from short weekend breaks in Chania including your entry to the race, to a full vacation plan in Chania and the surrounding area!

Moreover, we can offer you training plans, actual training in the streets and routes of Chania and of course we will run with you!

Entry Fee: Your participation to the race is paid and secured by RunninGreece.

The participation includes the following benefits- Electronic timer (official time and place)- Participation diploma- Commemorative Medal for participation- Commemorative t-shirt- Clothing and personal belongings management

Deadline registrationRegistration is open until 29th of March 2018 or until a specific number of applications is reached. Event ScheduleSunday, 15th of April 2018

Starting and Finishing Point: All routes start and finish at Chania Old Market

AwardsThe first 3 males and females of each race will be given a cup award. All participants in all runs will receive a commemorative medal.

Health CoverageIn any case all runners participate solely at their own risk. The organizers have no responsibility for whatever happens to the runners related to health issues or is due to lack of preventive medical check. It is highly recommended that the participants undergo a thorough medical examination before entering the race. The organizers will not ask for medical certificates from any athlete (male and female), since they all participate at their own exclusive risk and responsibility (children are at the liability of their parents or guardians). We will also provide offers for special health checkup for all runners, and members of their families.Electronic timingAll participants will be timed using an electronic timing system. For this reason, the runners must wear the timing chip they will receive from the registration center together with the participation number. Attention: Your time will not be registered and will not be included in the results if you do not have the timing chip attached to your shoe and not pass over the timing mats.

Simple Running Offer: from €20 » BOOK NOWThe Simple offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Chania on their own. This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Chania the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Chania. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.It includes:• BIB number• Timing Chip• Commemorative Medal for participation• Technical running t-shirt• your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry• special RunninGreece starting pack• safekeeping of your belonging during the race• much more like tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets

The Simple offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Chania on their own. It includes all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets and safekeeping of your belonging during the race. If you really want to feel like a champion, we are here to support you!

Running Offer #1 : from € 95 per person » BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Chania, and get the most out of their visit in Crete. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan. It includes:- Hotel accommodation for 2 nights in a star or better hotel in Chania, Crete. We offer a variety of hotels such as Kydon Hotel, Civitel Akali Hotel, Alcanea Boutique Hotel and more- The registration and all the logistics of the race entry- Special RunninGreece starting pack- Technical t-shirt- Commemorative diploma for participation- Tips and advice for the specific race- Training schedule depending on your personal targets- Safekeeping of clothing and personal belongings during the race.

It starts from €95 per person (runner or not) for a two nights accommodation in a 4-star or better hotel (Kydon Hotel, Civitel Akali, Alcanea, Porto Veneziano). If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €50 per night per person.- The above (3days/2night) offer is per person, double occupancy- Single supplement: €120Running Offer # 2 : from € 180 per person » BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Chania, and get the most out of their visit in Crete. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.

It includes:- Hotel accommodation for 4 nights in a star or better hotel in Chania, Crete. We offer a variety of hotels such as Kydon Hotel, Civitel Akali Hotel, Alcanea Boutique Hotel and more- The registration and all the logistics of the race entry- Special RunninGreece starting pack- Technical t-shirt- Commemorative diploma for participation- Tips and advice for the specific race- Training schedule depending on your personal targets- Safekeeping of clothing and personal belongings during the race.

It starts from € 180 per person (runner or not) for a four nights accommodation in a 4-star or better hotel (Kydon Hotel, Civitel Akali, Alcanea, Porto Veneziano). If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €50 per night per person.- The above (5days/4night) offer is per person, double occupancy- Single supplement: €240

Running Offer # 3 : from € 350 per person » BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Chania, and get the most out of their visit in Crete. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.

It includes:- Hotel accommodation for 8 nights in a star or better hotel in Chania, Crete. We offer a variety of hotels such as Kydon Hotel, Civitel Akali Hotel, Alcanea Boutique Hotel and more- The registration and all the logistics of the race entry- Special RunninGreece starting pack- Technical t-shirt- Commemorative diploma for participation- Tips and advice for the specific race- Training schedule depending on your personal targets- Safekeeping of clothing and personal belongings during the race.

It starts from € 350 per person (runner or not) for a two nights accommodation in a 4-star or better hotel (Kydon Hotel, Civitel Akali, Alcanea, Porto Veneziano). If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €50 per night per person.- The above (9 days / 8 nights) offer is per person, double occupancy- Single supplement: €480Running Offer # 5: from € 590 per person » BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Grece, Athens and join the Crete Marathon, getting the most out of their visit in Greece. We have selected the best of Athens and Crete for you, the ideal locations, tours and activites and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.

It includes:- Hotel accommodation for 4 nights in a star or better hotel in AthensWe offer a variety of hotels such as Airotel Vassilikos Hotel, Athens Cypria, BW Embassy Hotel and more- Hotel accommodation for 4 nights in a star or better hotel in Chania, Crete. We offer a variety of hotels such as Kydon Hotel, Civitel Akali Hotel, Alcanea Boutique Hotel and more- Transportation from/to Athens to/froma Chania, Crete- The registration and all the logistics of the race entry- Special RunninGreece starting pack- Technical t-shirt- Commemorative diploma for participation- Tips and advice for the specific race- Training schedule depending on your personal targets- Safekeeping of clothing and personal belongings during the race.

It starts from € 590 per person (runner or not) for an eight nights accommodation in a 4-star in Athens and Chania, Crete. If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €50 per night per person.- The above (9 days / 8 nights) offer is per person, double occupancy- Single supplement: € 650

Special Running Offer » Get a Custom QuotePlease tell us all your requirements and preferences, how many days you want to spend in Chania, what other places you wish to visit and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you! We can add trainings, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safe keeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Chania.

If you are a group of people, a team, a sports or running club, please tell us all your requirements, how many of you are running, what you like and what you do not like and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specifically for you and your company! We can add training, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. We will make an unbeatable offer to you including hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safe keeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Greece

Chania is the capital city, a place where different civilizations have flourished throughout the centuries. Wandering around the Old Town’s maze-like alleys with the beautiful Venetian mansions, the fountains and the elaborate churches will help you discover well-preserved historical monuments. Chania is one of the most touristic developed Municipalities of Crete, due to its rich heritage, both in places of significant archaeological importance and in the innumerable preserved monuments in the city of Chania and in other areas of the Municipality, which constitute evidence of the long history of Chania. One of the most significant archaeological sites that are being preserves till today is the archaeological site of Kasteli, where visitors can see the ruins of the ancient Kydonia, the ancient Aptera, and Intzedin castle. Chania includes the old and new city. It is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in Greece and for food lovers, it's a paradise!

Furthermore, it is famous for its wonderful beaches with golden sand and crystal-clear blue water. It is a fact that some of the most wonderful and famous beaches of Greece are located in Chania. The visitors can find well-organized beaches with sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports, restaurants, taverns, and coffee-bars, which provide high-quality services or can discover the pure, unexplored beaches. Within the geographical borders of the Municipality of Chania there are 11 beaches that have been awarded the Blue Flag (Stalos, Agii Apostoli 1, Agii Apostoli 2, Chrissi Akti, Agia Marina, Kalamaki, Nea Chora, Marathi, Stavros, Agios Onoufrios, Kalathas) and many other – organized or not – that are worth enjoying them. The total length of organized beaches in Municipality of Chania is about 10 km.

For more information about Chania and the around area, please contact us and we are more than happy to share with you our favorite spots and places...

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